
MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
T7 FAUMOT history
T7 FAU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,532 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 101,532 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T7 FAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T7 FAU was last recorded at 101,532 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 3,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 97,598 miles · 15 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,934 miles
- Average per year
- 4,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 101,532 miles
- 2023 – 97,598 miles
- 2022 – 96,594 miles
- 2021 – 96,384 miles
- 2020 – 93,813 miles
- 2019 – 90,388 miles
- 2018 – 84,930 miles
- 2017 – 77,948 miles
- 2016 – 69,831 miles
- 2015 – 61,155 miles
- 2014 – 52,501 miles
- 2013 – 50,312 miles
- 2012 – 48,032 miles
- 2011 – 45,091 miles
- 2010 – 41,081 miles
- 2009 – 36,349 miles
- 2008 – 30,496 miles
- 2007 – 25,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,532 miles (+3,934)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 101,532 miles
- Test number
- 938299357845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,598 miles (+1,004)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 97,598 miles
- Test number
- 599915242855
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fog Light intensity reduced
Pass96,594 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 96,594 miles
- Test number
- 903850095618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,384 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 96,384 miles
- Test number
- 198936151829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,381 miles (+2,568)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,381 miles
- Test number
- 431736768496
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers worn
Pass93,813 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 93,813 miles
- Test number
- 175120165660
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,813 miles (+3,425)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,813 miles
- Test number
- 715548390732
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,388 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,388 miles
- Test number
- 820878842603
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAbs light come on during test and then went out requires attention.
- AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
- AdvisoryParking light inop
Fail90,388 miles (+5,458)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,388 miles
- Test number
- 562732527476
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face severly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
Pass84,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 84,930 miles
- Test number
- 585553774173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,930 miles (+6,982)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,930 miles
- Test number
- 226785479679
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass77,948 miles (+8,117)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,948 miles
- Test number
- 326548812210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,831 miles (+8,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,831 miles
- Test number
- 461767261590
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass61,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,155 miles
- Test number
- 856631295005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,155 miles (+8,654)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,155 miles
- Test number
- 498041395083
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteNearside rear slight brake bind
Pass52,501 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 52,501 miles
- Test number
- 935825564085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail52,501 miles (+2,189)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,501 miles
- Test number
- 217125264082
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,312 miles (+2,280)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,312 miles
- Test number
- 377319853006
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear mountings worn
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing bald
Pass48,032 miles (+2,941)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,032 miles
- Test number
- 217288862080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,091 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,091 miles
- Test number
- 435880761055
- NoteOil leak
Fail45,091 miles (+4,010)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,091 miles
- Test number
- 168269451082
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,081 miles
- Test number
- 701211170064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,081 miles (+4,732)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,081 miles
- Test number
- 324561370023
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,349 miles (+5,853)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 36,349 miles
- Test number
- 513723419151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,496 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 30,496 miles
- Test number
- 544000528181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 25,779 miles
- Test number
- 171895917194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T7 FAU
- Does T7 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T7 FAU expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T7 FAU?
- The MOT on T7 FAU expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T7 FAU done?
- T7 FAU was recorded at 101,532 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
- Has T7 FAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T7 FAU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on T7 FAU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T7 FAU find?
- T7 FAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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